Pfizer · 2 days ago
Associate Director, Vaccine Program Management
United States - New York - Pearl River
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $201K/yr
5+ years expPfizer is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives. In this role, you will develop and lead complex projects in the Vaccine Program Management team, ensuring alignment of strategic and operational objectives in the development of vaccines and therapeutics.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and lead complex projects, managing plans to achieve objectives
Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems
Support Global Product Team Lead in creating comprehensive program plans aligned with overall strategy for developing vaccines and therapeutics
Ensure alignment among strategic, operational, and line plans
Apply technical, team, and scheduling expertise to contribute to team deliverables and translate strategic objectives into operational plans
Support the Global Product Team Lead in providing overall project management for Vaccine product development teams to develop new vaccines from Research through product registration, ensuring alignment of strategic and operational objectives
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of vaccine/drug development, resource management concepts, associated business processes, and project planning software and applies skills and general vaccine/drug development knowledge to contribute to the achievement of team or department goals
Work within a cross-functional team environment to drive team alignment; may lead/co-lead moderately complex sub-team initiatives to ensure that the operational deliverables of the program are achieved on or ahead of schedule
Play a key supportive role in scenario planning, support several clinical or regulatory workstreams/ timelines within a program
Contribute to risk management through the identification of operational, project and program risks for discussion with appropriate team leadership. Propose solutions or options to de-risk project or program
Use a variety of communication methods and reporting/analytical tools to communicate critical project information to operational teams, asset, development/project and protocol teams, partner lines and others to support information updates to enable team, line and portfolio decision making
Qualification
Required
BA/BS with 6+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 5+ years of experience or PhD/JD with 1+ year of experience or MD/DVM with any years of relevant experience
Strong scientific/technical understanding of vaccine/drug development
Proven knowledge of project and program management discipline and their application to vaccine/drug development
High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
Proficiency using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware)
Ability to influence and lead
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
Proven track record of effective team management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred
A Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) with 7+ years of experience or a Doctorate (PhD/PharmD) with 4+ years' experience in vaccine R&D program management
PMP or similar Project Management Certifications
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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